Alberta · designated trade
Cathodic Protection Technician - Level One
Cathodic Protection Technician - Level One is a designated trade in Alberta.
These facts were checked for Alberta on 4 October 2026. They do not by themselves apply in another province or territory. Tradesecrets and the Government of Alberta do not endorse TradesAtlas.
Cathodic protection is a technique used to control corrosion of metal surfaces in structures that are in contact with conductive eletrolyte including buildings, pipelines and bridges. Cathodic protection technicians work on a variety of projects, installing, commissioning, monitoring, evaluating, maintaining, repairing and decommissioning cathodic protection systems. In 2013 Alberta was the first jurisdiction in Canada to designate cathodic protection technician as a designated occupation. A cathodic protection technician - level one must:
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- Last checked
- 4 October 2026
Work
Duties listed on the source page
- prepare for planned cathodic protection projects,
- perform lockout and tagout procedures,
- operate, use and install test equipment,
- perform troubleshooting on cathodic protection systems,
- conduct function tests,
- gather data, prepare records and reports,
- install, maintain and repair components of a cathodic protection system, and
- troubleshoot and replace components on a rectifier that is NOT installed.
Program Information
Trades Qualifier
- Earn a Journeyperson Certificate through a Trades Qualifier program:
- Trades Qualifier - Work Experience Program
- A minimum of 18 months AND 1,500 hours of work experience.
- Successful completion and verification of ONE of the below courses*:
- Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Cathodic Protection Rectifier, OR
- Corrpro Authorization Course
- An Employer Declaration Letter (EDL). Employer Declaration Letter (EDL)
- A successful theory exam.
- Trades Qualifier - Recognized Training Program
- A minimum of 12 months AND 1,000 hours of work experience.
- Successful completion and verification of ONE of the below courses* from The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP - formerly NACE International):
- CP-1 Tester,
- CP-2 Technician,
- CP-3 Technologist,
- CP-4 Specialist,
- The (old) NACE Basic Corrosion Course & (old) NACE Corrosion Prevention by Cathodic Protection, OR
- AMPP Basic Corrosion & AMPP Corrosion Prevention in Oil & Gas Production.
- Successful completion and verification of ONE of the below courses*:
- Enform (Energy Safety Canada) Cathodic Protection Rectifier, OR
- Corrpro Authorization Course.
- A successful theory exam.
- NOTE: Certified recognized Construction/Maintenance Electricians do NOT require the Energy Safety Canada Protection Rectifier course, but do require the appropriate AMPP
- *AIT recognizes these courses but does not manage them, guarantee frequency of offerings, set fees, or control enrollments. Contact the training provider directly for details like availability, costs, and schedules.
Supporting Resources
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- Trade Profile
Job Information
- Alberta Job Postings
Competency Outline
- Competency Outline (PDF)
Examinations
- Exam Prep Centre - Exam Counselling Sheets
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- Regulation
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